Floribunda rose plant named `Devrudi`

ABSTRACT

A floribunda rose plant variety producing single deep pink to light red flowers in clusters.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a new and distinct floribunda rosevariety which was originated by my crossing as seed and pollen parentsunnamed, unpatented and undistributed seedlings. The varietaldenomination of this new rose is `Devrudi`.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Among the novel characteristics possessed by the new variety whichdistinguish it from its parents and all other varieties of which I amaware are its attractive, single, deep pink to light red flowers thatbloom throughout the growing season on a vigorous plant.

Asexual reproduction by budding of the new variety as performed inWatsonville, Calif., shows that the foregoing and other distinguishingcharacteristics come true to form and are established and transmittedthrough succeeding propagations. Other known forms of asexualreproduction may be also used.

COMPARISON WITH PARENTS

The seed parent produces deep white flowers, whereas the new variety`Devrudi` produces deep pink to light red flowers. The pollen parentplant is smaller and not as vigorous.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATION

The accompanying illustration shows typical specimens of the vegetativegrowth and flowers of the new variety in different stages of developmentand depicted in color as nearly true as it is reasonably possible tomake the same in a color illustration of this character.

DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW VARIETY

Parentage: Seedling.

Seed parent.--Unnamed, unpatented seedling.

Pollen parent.--Unnamed, unpatented seedling.

Class: Floribunda.

The following is a detailed description of the new variety, fromspecimens grown in Watsonville, Calif., in the month of September. Thecolor terminology used is in accordance with The Royal HorticulturalSociety Colour Chart (R.H.S.C.C.), and refers to plate numbers in theaforementioned color chart. Phenotypic expression may vary depending onlight, environmental and cultural conditions.

FLOWER

Blooming habit: Continuous.

A. Bud:

(1) Size.--Small, about 1.8 cm to 2.2 cm long and about 0.5 cm wide.

(2) Form.--Pointed.

(3) Color.--When sepals first divide, bud color is near 47A to 52A.

(4) Sepals.--Longer than green bud, sepals spread and become horizontalwhen bloom opens and ages; some sepals are foliaceous with leaf-likeprotrusions, about 1.8 to 2.2 cm. Color: Near 144A with tinges of near146C on sides.

(5) Pedicel.--Length: About 3 to 4.5 cm. Aspect: Rough. Strength: Thin,erect. Color: Near 144B.

(6) Bracts.--Usually 1 to 2 per pedicel, near 148B, acute-ellipticalwith acuminate apex about 1.8 to 2.2 cm. below calyx.

B. Bloom:

(1) Size.--Average size when fully expanded about 8.5 cm. to 10 cm.

(2) Borne.--Clusters of about 3 to 14 blooms.

(3) Form.--Single, informal.

(4) Petalage.--Number of petals under normal conditions -- about 5 to 6.

(5) Color.--Top surface near 54B to 55D under surface near 54A with near55C at tip. Base of petals -- Near 150D. General tonality from adistance: Pink.

(6) Color change.--Color changes to a paler shade of pink. Petal topsurface: Near 55C. Petal under surface: Near 55B at tip; near 55C inmiddle and near 56A at base. General tonality at a distance: Pink.

Petals:

(1) Texture.--Thick, smooth.

(2) Appearance.--Matte inside and outside

(3) Form.--Elliptical, broad with rounded edge.

(4) Arrangement.--Single.

(5) Petaloids.--Few, 1 to 2.

(6) Fragrance.--Slightly fruity.

(7) Lasting quality.--On plant about 10 to 12 days, after cutting about4 to 6 days.

(8) Persistence.--Petals drop off cleanly.

REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

A. Stamens:

(1) Arrangement.--Irregularly arranged around styles.

(2) Anthers.--Near 181B.

(3) Filaments.--Near 181C at top with near 11A toward base.

(4) Pollen.--Near 23B.

B. Pistils:

(1) Styles.--Bunched, even.

(2) Stigmas.--Near 12D.

C. Characteristics of hips: Globose; about 1.5 cm. wide, about 1.5 cm.long; near 31A when mature.

PLANT

A. Form: Upright, compact.

B. Growth: Very vigorous; about 80 cm. to about 120 cm. in height andabout 70 to 80 cm. in width at first season.

C. Foliage: Compound 3, 5 and 7 leaflets.

(1) Size.--Medium.

(2) Quantity.--Abundant.

(3) Color.--New foliage near 147A; under side near 146B mature foliageupper side near 147A, under side near 146B.

(4) Shape.--Oval.

(5) Texture.--Upper side semi-leathery; under side leathery.

(6) Edge.--Serrated.

(7) Serration.--Denticulate.

(9) Stipules.--Adnate, parallel auricle facing outwards with beardedmargins.

(10) Rachis.--Smooth.

(11) Petioles.--Top near 144B, under side near 145A.

(12) Auricle.--Short, narrow, facing outwardly, slightly beardedmargins.

(13) Resistance to disease.--Very resistant to blackspot, mildew andrust.

D. Wood:

(1) New wood.--Color near 143C, bark smooth, many thorns.

(2) Old wood.--Color near 144A, bark smooth, many thorns.

E. Flower Stem: About 8 to 20 cm. from last cut.

F. Thorns:

(1) Thorns.--Quantity: On main stalk, profuse; laterals from stalk,profuse. Form: Straight, thin. Length: About 0.05 to 0.07 cm. Color:Near 165A. Position: Irregular.

(2) Prickles.--None.

G. Winter hardiness: Winter hardy in Watsonville, Calif.

We claim:
 1. A new and distinct floribunda rose plant of the variety,substantially as shown and described.